Pulling off joint flange - AR35.31-P-0550-06CWC

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MODEL 204, 212 with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)

Fig 1: Identifying Puller (124 589 04 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Adapter (100 589 02 59 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (204 589 01 09 00)

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Mark position of joint flange (1) relative to groove (arrow) on drive pinion (2) with colored pencil.

Fig 5: Joint Flange, Drive Pinion And Collar Nut
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Plug Allen wrench (010) into joint flange (1).
Unscrew collar nut (3) with connection piece and socket.

Fig 6: Plug Allen Wrench Into Joint Flange
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Detach joint flange (1) using puller (020).

Fig 7: Detaching Joint Flange Using Puller
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